Learn volleyball from experts who make the sport fun

St. Paul Volleyball provides camps, clinics, leagues and individual training for players of all skill level ages 5-16 in the Polk County, FL area

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Since 2002 St.Paul Volleyball

has provided affordable volleyball programs for players ages 5-16. From the very beginning player to the athlete preparing for school teams or club volleyball, our clinics, leagues and camps teach the techniques that help players improve and love the game of volleyball.

Personal growth

Mental toughness is important in the development of an athlete. We break down each session reflecting and connecting with each other and God’s word. We find strength in the WORD!

Large gym

Our large gym allows separation of skill level and age within each session. Our loved training techniques are great for all players.

Fast paced and fun

Our practice formats stress technical instruction followed by lots of fun repetitions which minimize “standing around” or “waiting in line” so even the very young are kept active and the older players are challenged.

Passion for the game

Our love for coaching and encouraging creates a positive environment so the players gain self-confidence. We not only want them to learn the sport but also to love it. We help them develop that passion for the game.

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Coaches

Encouraging and Informative! Your player will love our coaching staff and improve quickly.

Coaches of each clinic will vary.

Great mentor to work hard and prove yourself on the court. Loves to see kids grow in their skills.

Madison Fowler

Plays for Florida Southern College

Supportive and encouraging no matter the skill level. Tries to find a way to better each player as she helps them gain self confidence.

Tabitha Anne Pennekamp Wright

Director and Coach

Kind hearted and jumps in to show correct form and really make sure the athlete understands.

Madison Barton

Plays for Florida Southern College

Enthusiastic about helping others learn and love volleyball.

Cassidy Markel

Plays for Florida Southern College

Knows this sport so well and how to motivate your athlete.

Caroline Chambers

Plays for Florida Southern College

Super fun and knowledgeable. Always there to encourage.

Zoe Lowe

Plays for Florida Southern College

Wants volleyball to be fun for all. Great at encouraging and giving confidence to athletes.

Mackenzie Petermann

Plays for Florida Southern College

Wonderful volleyball IQ and loves to help kids see their potential.

Megan Carron

Plays for Florida Southern College

Knows the sport inside and out. Loves to encourage and help athletes grow!

Mallorie Swartz

Plays for McKeel High School

Encouraging and loves kids. Knows proper form and how to help your athlete master it.

Julia Black

Plays for Lakeland High School

Her enthusiasm is contagious. She loves to help kids see their potential in the sport she loves.

Lee Englehart

Plays for Florida Southern College

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February Clinics

Register Early! Clinics Limited to 60 players per session for Elementary and Middle School.

These clinics focus on learning and improving fundamental skills (serving, passing, digging, attacking, blocking, offensive and defensive team play) via unique teaching and training methods. Athletes will have the opportunity to apply the skills learned in competition at the end of the clinic. Players of all levels and positions are encouraged to attend. We group players by experience and age. We will have one coach for every 8-10 players for optimum training.

Monday evenings (practices):
February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
7:05 PM - 8:50 PM

Late registration - $90
(after Jan. 15th)

Monday evenings (practices):
February 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
5:10 PM - 6:55 PM

Late registration - $90
(after Jan. 15th)

Thank you for offering such a great program for young girls.
They loved it!

— Tonya Bowsher Regan

Very professional organization! Would highly recommend St.Paul Volleyball.

— Jamie Lynn

Everyone was friendly, encouraging and professional. The camp had great instruction.

— Amanda Meyer

Volleyball Programs

Our Fall and Spring Training Leagues are a great introduction to volleyball for new players as well as for experienced players to sharpen their skills and for school and club teams. The February Clinics help girls keep skills sharp, work with proper instruction and have fun with friends. All girls receive a cool t-shirt with the League registration. Registration opens up 60 days before each offering. Register early as the programs fill quickly.

Fall Mini-Training League

$145 / per player

Monday evenings in November / December for 5 weeks

The first Saturday in December - 1 day tournament

(dates may change due to calendar year)

Includes T-shirt

February Clinics

$80 / per player

Mondays Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

$90 for late registration (after Jan. 15th)

Spring Training League

$195 / per player

Mondays - March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Apr. 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. and Saturday April 27th

$210 late registration (after Feb. 15th)

Includes T-shirt

Summer Camps

$35, $90, or $110 / per player

(depending on session/age division)

June and July

3 day camps for players entering grades 2-11

1 day camp for players entering grades K-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this program only for St. Paul students?

No, our program is open to everyone. We have students from all over Polk County public, private, charter, magnet, and home schools.

My player is a beginner, is that ok?

Yes, we work with players of all skill levels. Whether they have never touched a volleyball before, or if they’re already playing on a club team. Our coaches are equipped to assess and address the needs of our players and help them improve their skills to reach the next level!

My player has played for several years and is more advanced, will they be challenged?

While our program does contain all skill levels, advanced players are just as welcome. We have coaches that coach at the club and collegiate levels and are able to challenge players to reach their next goals and desired skill level.

Where is the gym located?

When you get to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4450 Harden Blvd, Lakeland FL 33813. Follow the parking lots back to the right. You will see a long standalone building. That is the gymnasium. Utilize the door on the far right side (the words “USE THIS DOOR” are printed on the door. It will be the only one unlocked.)

Can spectators watch practice?

Our clinics are open to spectators, so feel free to come and watch any or all of the sessions your player is participating in. Also, help us coach your child and refrain from sideline coaching. If you try to do our job, it makes it impossible for us to coach. Also, if you have any issues or problems with coaches, please contact the director, Tabitha Wright. She will relay the information to the coach that needs to be addressed. If you bring siblings, we ask that they stay in the stands with you and are not wondering on the court or throughout the building unaccompanied.

What should my player wear?

Please have your player dressed in athletic shorts (they can wear volleyball spandex if they want but not required), T-shirts or tank tops, and athletic tennis shoes (traction is important but new shoes are not required). If they would like to bring or wear knee pads we do recommend them but they are not required.

What should my player bring?

They will need a water bottle. (There is a drinking fountain to refill water bottles, but we would prefer them to not drink straight from the fountain to help decrease points of contact). During camp we will provide snacks, but if they have dietary restrictions or would like supplemental food, they can bring their own snack as well.

What does tournament day look like?

Tournament day is a day to put the skills we have learned to use. We only play the other teams in our league and some players maybe asked to play on multiple teams. Our focus on this day is to encourage the players where they are at. At this point each have improved so much and their personal skills may look different then the player next to them. That is ok! While we do keep score, we want to players to recognize their accomplishments and personal growth rather than focus on the outcome. Advanced players get a chance to play the competition in our league and if I feel we need a higher level of play, at the end I set up a game against some of our coaching staff to make it more challenging. Each team will play 2-3 matches depending on that session’s enrollment.

What should I expect at practice?

The players will be put into pods of similar ages and skill levels.
The drills will be fun and skills oriented. We will play some actual back and forth volleyball towards the end of the last weeks leading up to our mini tournament. Our main focus is to help each girl develop passing, setting and spiking skills by providing a fast paced and high energy learning environment.
Having fun, Working Hard and Learning a lot. For players who are new to volleyball, both old and new drills will be explained thoroughly to help with skill mastery. We keep the girls moving from court to court and skill to skill so they can learn as much as possible in a short period of time, while maintaining a level of confidence and understanding throughout the coaching process. Those more experienced players will get tons of touches during each session which will improve their already high skilled level of play.

Do we get to choose our coach?

Fortunately, you get to utilize all of our coaching staff during our sessions, because the pods rotate from court to court, and the coach stays with the court and that particular skill they are teaching. While your main coach is one particular person, you will have contact with all of them.

Do you honor friend or teammate requests?

Yes, we do our best to place you in pods with friends or teammates, sometimes due to numbers we cannot always accommodate, but that is very unlikely.

Can boys participate?

Yes, Volleyball is a growing sport and becoming more popular with both genders. Historically we have had mostly females participate, but we are open to all players!

What’s the difference between a Mini-Training League, Training League and Clinic or Camp?

The Mini-Training League is 5 sessions of practice with one tournament day, the Training League is 8 sessions of practice and one tournament day, the Clinic is 4 sessions of practice with no tournament day, and the camps are intense 3-4 hours sessions (depending on age) for 3 days in a row.

What makes St. Paul different from the recreational leagues in the area?

While recreational leagues are fun and provide game time play, St. Paul highly focuses on the fundamentals. We pride ourselves on breaking down the skills so that all levels learn the basics and perfect form so that they can master all aspects of the sport. We provide a lot of coach lead drills so that each player receives one on one attention and feedback to improve. Our coaches have been around and playing the sport for years and many at very high levels. Our feedback is always encouraging and supporting any player at the level they come, but our goal is to uplift and challenge them to have self-confidences in the skills they are gaining.

Where do players from the clinics and camps end up?

Many go on to play for their school teams, club teams, and some continue to play at the collegiate level. We are not a club team, but we are a steppingstone to help any player at any skill level improve. Some players just do this as an extracurricular way to get exercise. We love either participant and welcome them all!